PAF Scholarship for Survivors
Direct application
$3,000
Eligibility
Location
United States
Education level
Undergraduate
Age
Age up to 24
About this scholarship
U.S. residents diagnosed with or treated for cancer or a chronic, life-threatening, or debilitating disease within the past five years may apply for undergraduate or graduate tracks through Patient Advocate Foundation.
Undergraduate scholars under 25 receive $3,000 per school year for up to four years. Graduate scholars receive $3,000 per year for up to two years.
Apply through Kaleidoscope with physician diagnosis verification, an essay on how your diagnosis has impacted your life and future goals, transcript, and acceptance or application list.
PAF is a national nonprofit providing case management services and financial aid to Americans with chronic and debilitating illnesses.
Essay question
What else to submit
- Physician or oncologist diagnosis verification form
- Essay on diagnosis impact and future goals
- Official transcript
- College acceptance letter or list of schools applied to
- Financial form with first two pages of tax return
- Two non-relative recommendation letters
- Personal bio, headshots, and media release agreement
- Essay has a 500-word minimum and 2,000-word maximum
- Personal bio submission (250 words max) with headshots, plus media release agreement
- Two letters of recommendation from non-related persons (teachers, coaches, community leaders)
- Official transcript
- Official college acceptance letter (or list of schools applied to)
- Financial form with first two pages of tax return
- Physician/oncologist diagnosis verification form
- Maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA (ongoing)
- Full-time student status
- Complete 20 hours of community service annually
- Applicant must be a full-time student.
- Recipients must maintain a 2.75 cumulative GPA and complete 20 hours of community service annually.
- Essay must be 500 to 2,000 words.